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A loaded pistol stolen from a VIP protection officer inside a Nairobi barber shop has been recovered abandoned at a major supermarket. Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) retrieved the Ceska pistol on Tuesday morning following an intelligence-led operation at the Naivas Supermarket located at Development House along Moi Avenue. The firearm was […]
The government, through the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), is reviewing the country’s copyright laws to keep pace with emerging demands on digital platforms, KECOBO deputy director Sharon Wata has said. Speaking in Siaya town on Tuesday, Wata said the Kenya Copyright Bill, 2026, seeks to align the protection of intellectual property with the 2010 Constitution […]
Detectives have arrested a suspect believed to have been involved in the arson attack on a motor vehicle at Githurai Roundabout during recent violent fuel-related demonstrations. The suspect, identified as Elisha Karanja Gatwa, was apprehended in Ruiru following investigations that established crucial leads linking him to the incident. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations […]
Tea farmers in Kirinyaga have raised concerns over the proposed levy by the Tea Board of Kenya, saying it is intended to oppress farmers. Led by John Mithamo Wasusana, chairman of Ndima Tea Factory and Zone 5, the farmers said that they are already suffering and do not want added hardship. “Tea absorption in other […]
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has marked 25 counties as either ‘very high risk’ or ‘high risk’ as the country heightens its preparedness to combat the deadly Ebola virus reported in neighbouring Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to Public Health and Professional Standards PS Mary Muthoni, despite no reports of positive […]
The prosecution has petitioned the court to hold several student suspects in custody for 30 days as investigations continue into an incident that has triggered widespread public anger and forced the indefinite shutdown of a school. During Tuesday’s court session, the prosecution maintained that detectives need additional time to wrap up their inquiries, particularly the […]
A 52-year-old man is being held at Longisa Police Station in Bomet County after he allegedly defiled two school children, aged 6 and 10, before giving each of them Ksh.50. According to Bomet East Sub-County Police Commander Michael Singa, the suspect, identified as Kipkirui Sitonik, allegedly accosted the two victims during the lunch break on […]
The Mombasa County Government has unveiled plans to invest an estimated Ksh.70 million in the redevelopment of Uhuru Gardens as part of efforts to create a modern public recreation and tourism hub in the heart of the city. The project, dubbed “Uhuru Gardens 2.0,” is designed to transform the popular public space into a vibrant […]
Lenana School has been closed temporarily after a night of trouble that disrupted learning and raised concern among students, staff, and parents. The school administration moved quickly to shut down normal operations as a safety measure. According to reports, the disturbance began during the night and caused panic within the school compound, especially in the […]
President William Ruto has defended the decision to set up the U.S.-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Nanyuki. He said he approved the project after receiving a direct request from the U.S., describing it as part of a long-standing health security partnership. According to him, the facility is meant to work in […]
